Spring Strawberry Mint Drink (Printable)

A fresh mix of strawberries, mint, and citrus creates a bright, cooling springtime beverage.

# What You'll Need:

→ Fruit & Herbs

01 - 2 cups fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
02 - 1 cup fresh mint leaves, plus extra for garnish
03 - 1 lemon, sliced into rounds
04 - 1 lime, sliced into rounds

→ Liquids

05 - 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
06 - 1/3 cup simple syrup, adjust to taste
07 - 4 cups cold sparkling water
08 - 1 cup cold still water

→ Garnish

09 - Extra strawberry slices
10 - Additional mint sprigs
11 - Lemon or lime wheels

# Method:

01 - In a large pitcher, combine the sliced strawberries, mint leaves, lemon slices, and lime slices.
02 - Gently muddle the fruit and mint with a muddler or the back of a spoon to release their flavors.
03 - Add the lemon juice and simple syrup to the pitcher. Stir well to combine.
04 - Pour in the sparkling water and still water. Stir gently to combine without losing carbonation.
05 - Fill glasses with ice, pour in the mocktail, and garnish with extra strawberry slices, mint sprigs, and citrus wheels as desired.
06 - Serve right away to maintain maximum fizziness and optimal flavor.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • It comes together in 10 minutes with zero cooking, so you're mixing drinks instead of sweating in the kitchen.
  • The gentle muddling releases mint's perfume and strawberry juice in a way that bottled syrups never quite capture.
  • One pitcher serves six, which means you can actually sit down with your guests instead of playing bartender.
02 -
  • Over-muddling bruises the mint into bitterness and turns strawberries to pulp—gentle pressure and rolling motions are your friends, not aggressive smashing.
  • Make your simple syrup ahead and let it cool completely, because warm syrup will make your cold pitcher drink lukewarm in minutes.
03 -
  • Chill your pitcher and glasses in the freezer for 15 minutes before serving—a cold vessel keeps everything crisp longer and feels luxurious.
  • Make the fruit and herb base an hour ahead if you want, but add the water and sparkling water just before serving so the carbonation stays lively.
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